Zeus:
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  • Supreme god of the Olympians
  • father of Perseus and Heracles
  • youngest son of the titans Cronus and Rhea
  • Roman name: Jupiter
  • Rhea hid him in a cave so Cronus wouldn't eat him
  • When he grew up he caused Cronus to vomit his brothers and sisters and helped defeat the Titans
  • ruled the sky
  • married to his sister Hera

Symbols:
  • thunderbolt - allows him to control weather, can destroy anything with it, most common symbol

  • eagle - symbol of power, royalty, and father
  • oak - symbolizes stability and protection

Zeus in Art:
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